Read more student stories | News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/1034561/feed News listing en Elina Pyylampi wants to combine renewable energy solutions and commerciality /en/news/elina-pyylampi-wants-to-combine-renewable-energy-solutions-and-commerciality Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:06:48 +0000 Kira Vesikko 1358198 at /en The first-year student in Electrical Power and Energy Engineering wants to work with renewable energy and electrical systems. Studies ELEC, Bachelor’s Programmes School of Electrical Engineering student stories students Studies Elina Pyylampi Isabel Salmi emphasises that you don't have to be a math genius to study Information Technology /en/news/isabel-salmi-emphasises-that-you-dont-have-to-be-a-math-genius-to-study-information-technology Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:43:27 +0000 Kira Vesikko 1356932 at /en Third-year Information Technology student Isabel Salmi got help with developing a study technique – and found the joy of mathematics in the process Studies student stories students Studies Isabel Salmi Electronics and Electrical Physics student Antti Salpakari believes in a brighter future /en/news/electronics-and-electrical-physics-student-antti-salpakari-believes-in-a-brighter-future Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:28:18 +0000 Kira Vesikko 1356924 at /en Second-year student Antti Salpakari feels that studying electronics and electrical physics gives him the skills to create a better future. Studies Technology and engineering Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering student stories Studies Antti Salpakari Creating robot prototypes in collaboration with other students motivates Viktor Solianoi /en/news/creating-robot-prototypes-in-collaboration-with-other-students-motivates-viktor-solianoi Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:36:00 +0000 Kira Vesikko 1356559 at /en Viktor Solianoi completed vocational qualification in mechanical engineering and production technology. His passion for the field led him to study automation and robotics at Aalto University Studies Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation student stories automation robotics Studies Opiskelija Viktor Solianoi Combining studies in technology and business allows Kriti Bojja to navigate multiple career directions /en/news/combining-studies-in-technology-and-business-allows-kriti-bojja-to-navigate-multiple-career Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:07:19 +0000 Kira Vesikko 1351591 at /en Kriti Bojja is excited about the variety of career opportunities the Digital Systems and Design major will allow her to pursue Studies Technology and engineering All English-language bachelor's programs ELEC, Bachelor’s Programmes School of Electrical Engineering student stories students Studies Kriti Bojja Growing Materials, Growing Ideas: Inside the BioMaker Studio /en/news/growing-materials-growing-ideas-inside-the-biomaker-studio Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:09:43 +0000 Carla Taboada 1351218 at /en At Aalto University’s BioMaker Studio, initiated by Ena Naito, students and researchers experiment with living materials, from algae to mycelium, creating an open, interdisciplinary space where design, biology, and collaboration grow together. Sustainability Materials and natural resources Design Arts and design Technology and engineering Research Careers Collaboration Bioinnovation center Bio Materiality CHEM, Doctoral Programmes Department of Chemistry and Materials Science Experimental Design CoDe News student stories alumni biodesign doctoral programmes Research & Art Studies A table with bowls, bottles, and cups. People are working with various items, including a bottle of dark liquid. Oskari Heikkilä is the first Aaltonian to do the double degree in Automation and Electrical Engineering in Iceland /en/news/oskari-heikkila-is-the-first-aaltonian-to-do-the-double-degree-in-automation-and-electrical Fri, 14 Nov 2025 12:58:55 +0000 Kira Vesikko 1342507 at /en Oskari Heikkilä ended up with a variety of experiences, and two master's degrees from the double degree program between Reykjavik University and Aalto University. Studies Technology and engineering Alumni stories Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation School of Electrical Engineering bioinformation technology double degrees international joint programmes student exchange student stories Studies Oskari Heikkilä in front of a brick building with metal art pieces Hitesh Monga shaped his path in Aalto from a summer intern to a master’s graduate /en/news/hitesh-monga-shaped-his-path-in-aalto-from-a-summer-intern-to-a-masters-graduate Mon, 27 Oct 2025 08:47:55 +0000 Kira Vesikko 1339883 at /en Hitesh Monga, graduate from Communication Engineering master's major, shares the path that lead him ÄûÃʵ¼º½ and beyond Studies Technology and engineering 5G AI Alumni stories ELEC, Master's Programmes School of Electrical Engineering student stories Studies Hitesh Monga wearing Tutor in Aalto University shirt and overalls, standing in front of a brick wall with metal artwork 'It was never obvious to me that I would pursue studies in a technical field – but choosing Aalto University turned out to be an excellent decision.' /en/news/it-was-never-obvious-to-me-that-i-would-pursue-studies-in-a-technical-field-but-choosing-aalto Fri, 03 Oct 2025 05:51:48 +0000 Aino Pekkarinen 1337365 at /en What is it like to study in the Master's programme in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)? Digitalisation and AI Teaching Studies student stories Studies Susan Rämä Student Aitor Urruticoechea: The future needs people who look beyond the technological nuances /en/news/student-aitor-urruticoechea-the-future-needs-people-who-look-beyond-the-technological-nuances Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:02:04 +0000 Meeri Saltevo 1306962 at /en For Aitor Urruticoechea, studying at Aalto is more than just the program name. What he enjoys the most in his studies is being able to hop around, discover new passions, work with different people, and learn how interconnected everything is. Studies Technology and engineering Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering School of Electrical Engineering student stories Studies A person with dark hair wearing a black long-sleeved shirt and a necklace, standing against a wooden panel wall. Student Lisa Petry: Signals are present in nearly every field of engineering and technology /en/news/student-lisa-petry-signals-are-present-in-nearly-every-field-of-engineering-and-technology Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:37:29 +0000 Meeri Saltevo 1304134 at /en Lisa Petry, a master's student in the Signal Processing and Data Science major, thinks that the increasing adoption of AI in industries highlights the need for skilled professionals who can work with data and therefore can provide a deeper understanding of the world around us based on given data. Studies Technology and engineering student stories School of Electrical Engineering Studies Henkilö, jolla on pitkät ruskeat hiukset, valkoinen paita, seisoo puupaneeliseinää vasten, kädet ristissä. Chemical engineering student Ella Haravuori combines bioproduct development and food sciences /en/news/chemical-engineering-student-ella-haravuori-combines-bioproduct-development-and-food-sciences Tue, 11 Mar 2025 08:04:17 +0000 Juuso Mäntykivi 1305018 at /en Ella Haravuori studies chemical engineering at Aalto University and food sciences at the University of Helsinki. Ella is particularly interested in biobased packaging materials that can replace plastics in food packaging. Studies Technology and engineering School of Chemical Engineering bioproducts student stories Studies Henkilö pitkässä ruskeassa takissa seisoo rakennuksen edessä, jossa on 'Kemian tekniikan korkeakoulu' -kyltti. Student Anusha Porwal: Studies build a strong foundation for understanding speech and language technologies /en/news/student-anusha-porwal-studies-build-a-strong-foundation-for-understanding-speech-and-language Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:59:40 +0000 Meeri Saltevo 1303750 at /en Anusha Porwal is studying Signal, Speech and Language Processing as a master's student. The field of speech and language technology is developing rapidly, and her studies at Aalto have provided her with a good foundation for understanding the real challenges and future development of the field. Studies Technology and engineering Careers ELEC, Master's Programmes student stories Studies Henkilö, jolla on mustat hiukset ja ruskea villapaita, seisoo modernissa huoneessa, jossa on roikkuvia lamppuja ja lasikaiteita. Work experience helped Hang Le in choosing the right major /en/news/work-experience-helped-hang-le-in-choosing-the-right-major Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:56:54 +0000 Minna Tiainen 1303636 at /en Top-tier teaching, flexible studies and an inspiring peer network are software engineer Hang Le’s favourite things about Aalto University’s Computer, Communication and Information Sciences Master’s Programme. Studies Teaching student stories Studies Le Hang New graduates enjoy working at the office, but expect flexibility in working hours from employers /en/news/new-graduates-enjoy-working-at-the-office-but-expect-flexibility-in-working-hours-from-employers Tue, 03 Sep 2024 05:58:49 +0000 Susanna Rosin 1185696 at /en A recent report also reveals that young professionals who have graduated from the international CEMS Master in Management (MiM) program expect their work to provide a sense of community, challenges, and opportunities for development. Careers Studies CEMS student stories working life Studies Kuvassa näkyy Kauppakorkeakoulun rakennus, sen vieressä oleva Kide-rakennus, sekä lipputangot ja puun oksa syksyisenä selkeänä päivänä. Emma Kemppinen: Semiconductor industry offers a lot of opportunities both in industry and academia /en/news/emma-kemppinen-semiconductor-industry-offers-a-lot-of-opportunities-both-in-industry-and-academia Thu, 12 Sep 2024 10:11:24 +0000 Ira Matilainen 1188521 at /en Emma got her summer job in a research group thanks to donations from companies in the semiconductor industry. The summer job confirmed her interest in the field. Donations Research Studies Technology and engineering student stories Cooperation Studies Emma Kemppainen Aallon kampuksella Aalto University Summer School 2024 Wrap-Up: Inspiring new learnings and opportunities for students from all over the world /en/news/aalto-university-summer-school-2024-wrap-up-inspiring-new-learnings-and-opportunities-for-students Tue, 10 Sep 2024 07:51:50 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1192346 at /en Summer 2024 was one for the books – with 250 students from 70 different nationalities, each summer course was a whirlwind of new meetings, learnings and connections at the Aalto University campus. Studies Aalto Summer School internationalisation news student stories summer courses Studies Summer School students at a welcome event in Helsinki. What makes an alum and a freshman produce a full-length guild documentary together? /en/news/what-makes-an-alum-and-a-freshman-produce-a-full-length-guild-documentary-together Wed, 14 Aug 2024 06:05:30 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 1165786 at /en Markus Toivonen, a Bioinformation Technology alum, started his studies in Aalto University in 2015. The idea for the documentary about Inkubio, the guild of bioinformation technology, was born in 2019, when the guild celebrated its 15th anniversary. Careers Studies Teaching Technology and engineering Alumni stories alumni bioinformation technology student stories students Studies Ensiesitys Kino Tapiolassa. Vasemmalla Markus Toivonen, oikealla Matias Ikola. Kuva: Paavo Hietala. Online AI course could boost study equality /en/news/online-ai-course-could-boost-study-equality Tue, 02 Jul 2024 09:09:13 +0000 Susanna Rosin 1124291 at /en Students at the School of Business believe that mastering Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be beneficial for both academic success and career prospects, as AI becomes increasingly integrated into daily life. Studies Teaching School of Business student stories Teacher services aaltobizstudies artificial intelligence teaching Studies Kuvassa näkyvät Kauppakorkeakoulun opiskelijat Liina Röyskö ja Kerttu Lammi koulun pääovien edustalla. Empowering students with personal financial literacy /en/news/empowering-students-with-personal-financial-literacy Tue, 04 Jun 2024 10:41:01 +0000 Susanna Rosin 1091566 at /en The new Personal Finance course combines the latest research with practical examples, teaches financial skills needed in everyday life, and helps to achieve personal goals and dreams. Teaching Studies School of Business student stories Department of Finance teaching economy Studies Kuvassa näkyvät opiskelijat Anna Tran, Osama Nasir Iqbal ja Lana St t. James-Kautny Aalto-luentosalissa.